Articles tagged: Charity

Cancer fundraiser a massive success
AKD Softwoods has been awash with pink last month, raising more than $100,000 for McGrath Foundation breast care nurses.

Business chips in for Christmas
The staff at Quinn Funerals spend their days supporting people through some of the toughest periods of their lives, and this Christmas is no different.

Gift appeal for Colac families
A Colac business will provide families in need with a reason to smile this Christmas.

Gift appeal to help district’s families in need
‘Tis the season for giving, with Colac’s K Hub store unveiling its Wishing Tree for Christmas gift donations.

Colac club leads support
Colac’s Evening VIEW Club is asking the community to give generously to disadvantaged families this Anti-Poverty Week.

AKD turns pink for charity
Colac’s AKD will once again turn pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month as it focuses on raising awareness.

Tipster backs cancer charity with winnings
Breast cancer charities will have a $1000 boost, with Colac Herald footy tipping winner Rebecca Suther-land donating her winnings to the cause.

Donation hits right note
Fifteen young people are pursuing their love of the arts thanks to grants from a Cororooke shop.

Sharing a cuppa for a great cause
Colac’s SLM Law hosted its annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event yesterday, using tempting treats to raise money for the Cancer Council’s research and awareness programs.

Colac steps out for a great cause
Colac residents will start Mother’s Day on Sunday with a special fundraising walk around Colac Botanic Gardens.

Golfers raise $20,000 for hospital
An annual charity golf day has raised more than $20,000 for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

Golfers’ day out supports charity
Keen golfers can take a swing for charity at Colac Area Health Foundation’s annual charity golf day this month.

Charity golf event returns
Registrations have opened for the Colac Area Health Foundation’s annual charity golf day.

Help guide community grants
A Western District charity trust is seeking new volunteers for its Colac advisory committee to help guide grants and empower the region.

Fundraising walk to help Colac kids
Colac’s Mick McCrickard will tackle a 50-kilometre hike through the Otways this weekend on a mission to help vulnerable young people.

Scout’s drive to help animal shelter
Colac teen Adriana Suares has channelled her love of animals and sense of community service into a special charity project.

Donations help struggling teens
Colac Evening VIEW Club has called on the community to donate to its fundraising for The Smith Family Winter Appeal.

Big job to push up fundraising tally
A team of Colac district mates have pushed themselves to raise money for mental health support and awareness.

Spreading comfort is a passion
Helping charity goes hand in hand with craft and recycling for Beeac’s Wendy McCormack.

Dig deep for kids charity
Colac McDonald’s licensee Laurie Nigro is urging the community to dig deep this McHappy Day to support families during tough times.

Lions initiative is a spectacle
The Lions Club of Colac hasn’t let COVID-19 get in the way of efforts to collect eyeglasses for people in need.

No need to skip tradition
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School students have been skipping at home for the Jump Rope for Heart program.

Rotary thrilled at generosity
Women and girls in need can access vital hygiene products thanks to generous community donations.

Donate to assist women in need
There’s still time for generous shoppers to support the Share the Dignity campaign, which supplies period products to women and girls in need.

